In the following reaction, H3PO4 (aq) + H2O (l) ⇄ H2PO4– (aq) + H3O+ (aq) what happens when more H2PO4– (aq) is added to the sol

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In the following reaction, H3PO4 (aq) + H2O (l) ⇄ H2PO4– (aq) + H3O+ (aq) what happens when more H2PO4– (aq) is added to the sol

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kirza4 [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-14T08:07:22+03:00

Answer:

The concentration of H₃PO₄ will increase.

Explanation:

H₃PO₄(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇄ H₂PO₄⁻(aq) + H₃O⁺(aq)

According to Le Châtelier's Principle, when we apply a stress to a system at equilibrium, the system will respond in a way that tends to relieve the stress.

If we add more H₂PO₄⁻, the position of equilibrium will move to the left to get rid of the added H₂PO₄⁻.

The concentration of H₃PO₄ will increase.